Doggishly Dapper Grooming marks its first year

<b>Derek Franz/dfranz@eaglevalleyenterprise.com</b>Kitty Ahern grooms a dog named Jackson at her business on 10651 U.S. Highway 6 in Gypsum next to Tu Casa Restaurant. Ahern spent more than 10 years grooming dogs before opening Doggishly Dapper with her mom, Ginny Putnam, last year. They both own poodles, so they are very experienced with the challenge of thick, curly fur. Their facility includes a play room for dogs waiting for their owners.

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Doggishly Dapper Grooming in Gypsum recently celebrated its one-year anniversary after opening its doors quietly in January 2012.

"It's scary opening your own place," said Kitty Ahern, who started the business with her mom, Ginny Putnam.

"We didn't know there were so many groomers out here in Gypsum when we opened, but we're staying busy enough," Ahern said. "We have people bring their dogs to us from as far away as Aspen and Rifle."

Doggishly Dapper Grooming is located at 10651 U.S. Highway 6, next to Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant and close to Eagle Valley High School. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Early drop-off or late pickup is available upon request and there is a play room for the animals waiting to be picked up.